How Credit Card and Auto Loan Delinquencies Impact Small Businesses

2024-07-24

Trump Hasn’t Won the Election Yet. The Stock Market Is Acting Like He Already Has. Lance Roberts & Danny Ratliff discuss what-if’s and which sectors to watch…either way. Plus, which strategy wins the Retirement Spending smack-down, and why you need to plan to spend-down your retirement nest egg.

Hosted by RIA Advisors Chief Investment Strategist Lance Roberts, CIO, w Senior Financial Planner, Danny Ratliff, CFP
Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer
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Articles mentioned in this report:
"The Bull Market – Could It Just Be Getting Started?"
https://realinvestmentadvice.com/the-bull-market-could-it-just-be-getting-started/
"Can Mega-Capitalization Stocks Continue Their Dominance?"
https://realinvestmentadvice.com/can-mega-capitalization-stocks-continue-their-dominance/

2024-07-20

📉 Keeping an eye on temp hiring! 💼 When companies cut down on temp work, it might be a sign of an approaching recession. #economy #finance #tips
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2024-07-17

With a slowing economy, what’s the best play for investors? The market has been sustained essentially by seven large-cap stocks, but that dynamic appears to be shifting, and the appeal of making big money quickly may blind you to the realities in the market.

Hosted by RIA Advisors Chief Investment Strategist Lance Roberts, CIO, w Senior Financial Advisor, Danny Ratliff, CFP
Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer
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Articles mentioned in this report:
"Fed Rate Cuts – A Signal To Sell Stocks And Buy Bonds?"
https://realinvestmentadvice.com/fed-rate-cuts-a-signal-to-sell-stocks-and-buy-bonds/
"The “Broken Clock” Fallacy & The Art Of Contrarianism"
https://realinvestmentadvice.com/the-broken-clock-fallacy-the-art-of-contrarianism/
"Put Options – Nobody Wants Them"

2024-05-29

Economic Numbers: It’s all about the Fed, never mind the fundamentals. markets have gone essentially nowhere, driven almost entirely by Nvidia. Markets are close to a short-term sell signal. It’s time to rebalance portfolios. Corporate Greed does not cause inflation: The simple truth. 401k rollowver problems; why few receiving required 402(f) notifications; the tax implications of rollovers. If you’ve lost a 401k, Beagle.com may be able to help you find it. Why compounding doesn’t work in the market; creditor protection for retirement funds. Hampton Inn merch: Waffle socks & fanny packs; Buc-Cee’s, Cracker Barrel, Johnson Howards, & Stuckey’s; Keeping all your 401k in company stock: The Enron Error.

3:18 – The Market Driver remains Nvidia: Time to Rebalance?
14:45 – Corporate Greed Does

2024-05-21

During ripping bull markets, investors often start benchmarking, comparing their portfolio’s performance against a major index; most often, the S&P 500 index. While that activity is heavily encouraged by Wall Street and the media, funded by Wall Street, is benchmarking the right for you? Why does Wall Street want you to compare your performance to a benchmark index?

Hosted by RIA Advisors Chief Investment Strategist Lance Roberts, CIO
Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer
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Articles mentioned in this report:
"Benchmarking Your Portfolio May Have More Risk Than You Think"
https://realinvestmentadvice.com/benchmarking-your-portfolio-may-have-more-risk-than-you-think/
"Bad News Is Good News As Markets Set Record Highs"
https://realinvestmentadvice.com/newsletter/
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2024-05-13

2022 brought a new theme: generative AI. Expectations are high for trillions of dollars in opportunities. Private equity is eager to fund AI deals, as the industry booms. #AI #Opportunity

Description: Discover the burgeoning world of generative AI with Lance Roberts and explore the trillion-dollar opportunities it presents. In this video, Lance delves into why generative AI is the latest magnet for private equity investments.

– Understand what generative AI is and its potential economic impact.
– Learn about the surge in private equity investments in AI ventures.
– Discover why generative AI has become a focal point for investors.
– Explore the challenge of the limited number of AI deals available.
– Know what attracts private equity to generative AI projects specifically.

2024-05-02

The Fed is trying to navigate ahead of a potential recession by managing inflation. Will they succeed in creating a "Goldilocks economy”? #Fed #Inflation #Economy

In this insightful video, Michael Lebowitz discusses the Federal Reserve’s current challenge in balancing economic growth and inflation. Uncover the subtle maneuvers the Fed believes could maintain a ‘Goldilocks economy’ amidst various hidden economic signals.
– Examining the Fed’s desire to avoid both recession and high inflation.
– The concept of a Goldilocks economy and its feasibility.
– Indicators that suggest the economy may not be as robust as perceived.
– The impact of the real rate of Federal funds on the economy.
– Strategies the Fed might use to manage economic conditions without triggering inflationary